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Audit Services

Overview

Audit Services is an agent of change, working to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CPS’ operations for the benefit of our students. Audit Services applies private industry consulting methodology to CPS programs and operations to insure effective and efficient operation and the use of industry best practices

Goals

The mission of the Department of Audit Services is to assist the Office of the CEO in fulfilling its management oversight responsibilities. This is accomplished via audits of departments, programs, and other assignments that:

Assess the integrity, quality, and efficiency of the systems of internal control

Assess the degree to which resources are utilized efficiently and programs are carried out as intended

Assess the degree to which CPS complies with various policies, procedures, laws and regulations

Monitor the degree to which management action plans, created in response to audit recommendations, are carried out effectively and timely

Assess and report important financial and operating risks to the Office of the CEO in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process

Current initiatives

A “Risk Assessment” is in process. It is used to identify important financial and operating risks that could be reduced via internal audits

Audits of various departments, programs, initiatives, and processes are in-process

Accomplishments

In 2008, Audit Services has worked proactively to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of over 14 departments/operations. In each instance, the performance bar has been raised, and accountability increased in order to insure that every available dollar has maximum impact in the classroom.

Resources

The Audit Services team includes a mix of employees and consultants with training and experience in accounting, finance, information technology, organizational design, and other business disciplines. This team is supplemented with subject matter experts when specialized expertise is needed.

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Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to approximately 400,000 children. Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.